Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Cabriolet Mk2 > Brake system | Brake, brake mechanics | Rear brakes C38

Removing and installing brake pads

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Piston compressing and extracting tool -3272- or

t	Piston compressing tool -T10165-

t	Torque wrench -VAS 5820-

t	Ratchet -V.A.G 1410/3-

t	Socket -T40027-

Removing

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

–	Raise vehicle.

–	Remove wheels.

–	Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, when doing this counter-hold on guide pins.

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–	Remove brake pads.

Installing

–	Screw in piston by turning special tool -3272- in clockwise direction.

Note

t	Insert special tool -3272- so that the collar is positioned against the piston.

t	Before inserting new brake pads, press piston back into cylinder with resetting appliance. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if reservoir has been topped up.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be sucked through a hose with the mouth.

–	Fit brake pads.

–	Secure brake caliper housing with new self-locking bolts.

–	Tighten bolts on brake caliper housing (35 Nm).

Note

t	The repair kit includes four self-locking hexagon bolts which must be installed in all cases.

t	After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

–	Install wheels → Wheels and tyres; Rep. Gr.44.

–	Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.

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